The New Testament canon was formally recognized by the Council of Rome in 382 under Pope Damasas. For more information see the *Catholic Encyclopedia * article New Testament Canon which states, “The Damasan catalogue presents the complete and perfect Canon which has been that of the Church Universal ever since.
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